New app puts eatery offers on the menu

A START-UP business that gives users offers for restaurants and nights out is launching its app today.

Rob Hall, 28, swapped a career in law to become an entrepreneur and joined the Webstart tech incubator programme based at the Engine Shed, in Temple Quarter.

The service, which sends out last-minute offers to customers who have signed up, has been running through Twitter for a couple of months.

But the model was always meant to be focused around an app, which is released for download today at noon.

Rob, pictured, said: "Wriggle's app will let the people of Bristol find on-the-day exclusives at really high-quality independent restaurants and bars in Bristol.

"We know that lots of people don't plan their evenings in advance, whether they plan to eat at home or go out, so we want to provide them with more options. Instead of heading past the Co-op after work to buy your dinner, why not get out to some great local places, save some money and support the local economy?

"Even great places have spare tables or quiet periods, so with the Wriggle app, these establishments can bring in some last-minute customers, fill their tables and get out to a new audience."